Tancredo will run for governor as American Constitution Party candidate

Republican Tom Tancredo, right, supported Scott McInnis' gubernatorial bid last November. Now, Tancredo is saying he will run for governor. (Matt McClain, Special to the Denver Post)

Former Congressman Tom Tancredo is in the race for Colorado governor, he said this morning.

“I will officially announce at noon that I will seek the nomination of the constitution party,” Tancredo told The Denver Post.

The Littleton Republican must file some papers with the Colorado Secretary of State and register as a member of the American Constitution Party, but then “he’s ready to go,” raising money, disclosing his platform and launching a website that is already put together.

Tancredo gave Republican candidates Scott McInnis and Dan Maes an ultimatum last week: Promise to get out of the race after the primary if polls showed the winner lagging behind Democrat John Hickenlooper or else he would get in as a third-party candidate.

Both Maes and McInnis refused.

Tancredo’s entry into the race is likely to split the GOP vote in the general election, giving Hickenlooper a win, said Dick Wadhams, head of the state’s Republican Party.

“Tom Tancredo has nobody’s interest in mind other than his own,” Wadhams said. “But what do you expect from a guy who reneged on his term-limit pledge and has been running for office for five decades.”

Tancredo and Wadhams had an all-out-brawl on Peter Boyles’ KHOW radio station show this morning, screaming at each other and calling each other “liars.”

Tancredo said Wadhams called McInnis “untrustworthy” in a private conversation, which Wadhams denied.

“I’m trying my level best to do what’s necessary for the conservatives in this state,” Tancredo said.

Wow! Between the “Tea Partyers”, the religious right, and Tom Tancredo, the Colorado Republican Party has shot itself in the foot. Good luck in the November elections….you’re gonna need it.

CorpMars

The Left doesn’t get it. Americans are sick and tired of the “business as usual” political hacks pretending they’ll do something to FIX the problems. But they NEVER do. If Socialist Democrats had any answers, they’d be surging ahead nationally, in every poll. It’s clear that it’s NOT happening.

Time to FIX it ourselves. Start by electing independents….They can’t do any worse.

realist

<…"political hacks pretending they'll do something to FIX the problems. But they NEVER do"…

Usually because the proposed fixes are blocked by the Party Of No (aka the GOP). Republicans in the Senate are always at the heel of their big moneyed corporate lobbyists ensuring that any and all meaningful reform is blocked lest it cut into Wall Street or multi-national corporations' profits.

The idea that the GOP is for average Americans is laughably naive. I do agree with the sentiment behind electing independents, but until the US enacts something like proportional representation (which encourages consensus), their effectiveness will be limited.

Barney

The “Party of No” is only saying “No” to stupid ideas and policies.

Bstotts

… and yet, they can’t come up with a single idea of their own to replace those ideas and policies. You’d think if they were so stupid it would be easy to propose something better.

… and yet, they can’t come up with a single idea of their own to replace those ideas and policies. You’d think if they were so stupid it would be easy to propose something better.

Proud Lefty

Please do vote for Tancredo.

We get it all right, we get that your side is nominating serious radicals (the guy actually did suggest we bomb Mecca!) that will destroy our nation if allowed.

I suppose you are one who would or does send back your Social Security checks, being all anti-socialistic and all.

EagleHawk25

A guy who will get into a screaming political argument on public radio or TV has neither the class or style needed to be governor. Personal character is the single most important criterium for deciding who to vote for … and Tancredo showed himself to have very little. Which is a shame, because I might have considered voting for him.

Barney

Cheap shot – here is Tancredo’s quote about bombing Mecca:

“If it is up to me, we are going to explain that an attack on this homeland of that nature would be followed by an attack on the holy sites in Mecca and Medina,” the GOP presidential candidate said. “That is the only thing I can think of that might deter somebody from doing what they would otherwise do. If I am wrong fine, tell me, and I would be happy to do something else. But you had better find a deterrent or you will find an attack. There is no other way around it. There have to be negative consequences for the actions they take. That’s the most negative I can think of.”

DavidCEisen

Yes Tom Tancredo is an outsider… Great observation, really spot on. I’m glad you’ve found your outside the beltway guy–in a former Congressman and presidential candidate.

napperfat

Were you in a coma between 2000-2008? Maybe just way on an island named Denial?

Get ready for lots of media attention for all the wrong reasons. The sicko is running.

Anonymous

Ghhugh who are you to call a former Congressman a sicko?
I hope you get sued someday for you rotten comments.

Hlads

You’ve got my vote Mr. Tancredo!!!!!

Max

Tancredo’s going to find out quickly that running for Governor is a lot different than running for Congress in District 6 where anybody with a pulse and a “R” after their name is a lock. As a result, he’s never run a “real” competitive campaign and will serve as fodder for the certain election of John Hickenlooper.

Richard J Schneider

All right!

Hick: order the Champagne.

Stuthedog

That’s it man, game over man, game over! What the f*** are we gonna do now? What are we gonna do?

– Pvt. Hudson

Mcentyrel1

What a joke the Repukes are becoming.Tancredo is cancer and will put this state 15 years behind again.Hickenlooper will coast to the Governship as the peoiple of Colorado aren’t as dumb as the Repukes think we are.Tancredo is just plain evil and corrupt.

Grahamcracker

What a mess…Tancredo is single-handedly letting his ego and his spend-a-holic personality ruin the republican’s chances of taking the governorship, state senate, and maybe even the senate seat. He’s so desperate for money yet he’s running with a party that doesn’t believe in Congressional salaries or pensions. Can you say hypocrite??

Anonymous

re: salary, they probably say they are “Strict Constructionists”.

Frank 25

Listened to debate on KHOW Talk show this morning. Time for Denver Post to prove its non-biased status and start telling us of warts on Hickenlooper, Maes, same as done to McInnes last 2 weeks, and to Tom Tancredo for past 10 plus years. I see same indecisions by Dick Wadhims that sabotaged John McCain and Sarah Palin last 2 months of that campaign in 2008. I am unaffiliated voter since mid-2006 due to both major parties excessive spending of taxpayer’s money, but I am tired of lazy, unbalanced media reporting. Let it all hang out, tell the stories, and LET VOTER DECIDE BASED ON FACTS. Tom Tancredo is a power to reckon with, as he proved over years in Colorado and Washington. GO FOR IT.

anderson

Your evidence of unbalanced reporting is what? The “warts” on which specific candidates are what? Poor baby. “The media” (not including KHOW of course) is really against you, isn’t it?

VermontGirl

There have not been many articles on the Mayor because the Democrats will not be having a primary. Once the primaries are over I suspect you will see articles covering both side of the aisle for each position and issue.

Minor party ballot access in Colorado is very liberal. Don’t think that the legislators (all of whom belong to major parties) will not react to this episode. Minor parties will face heightened requirements, and may indeed be forced to petition onto the ballot. AC party should think long and hard about this, but long hard thought is not the hallmark of minor party players.

Jarboe

Splitting the vote will guarantee Hickenlooper victory. Tancredo is aptly demonstrating his deference to his own ego over what is best for the state of Colorado. Thanks a lot, Tom.

ProfBob

Glad to have him out of the Republican Party.

Anonymous

No need to wait for that pesky deadline, Tom. Go ahead with your destructive, self-centered plans. Think of the acclaim you’ll be getting over the next three months. (sarc) You’ll be hailed as a hero! (SARC!)

Anonymous

Tom Tancredo is a Patriot.
He saw what was coming in 2007-1008 and Predicted the catastrophic failure of the Obama administration.
I’m an Independent and will vote for Tom, Tom is like me, we love legal immigrants but now I;m truly scared of the Crime, murders, kidnappings, drugs and lawlessness the illegals bring. Headless corpses everywhere in Arizona said a Headline, Very scary indeed if you work pay your taxes and want a future for your children. Vote For Tom, Vote for a Patriot.

ole

A patriot is someone who is willing to sacrafice YOUR life for OUR country.

Allen_80010

Scared is what they count on..and obviously you believe in that. How is he a patriot? A patriot is willing to lay his life down for the country he believes in, as our troops scattered around the globe are, not someone who changes party affiliation cause he can’t work within his own. Self-serving is what he is, just as Joe Lieberman was when he left the Dems.

Kellie

How can Tancredo be considered a patriot? He went for mental incompetence for his excuse to get out of serving in Viet Nam – he was too damn scared to FIGHT for his country.

Running for or being elected is not patriotic nor heroic, he’s been in gov’t for so long he’s afraid of becoming irrelevant. He’s been at the gov’t teat for so long, he wouldn’t know a real job if one were offered to him.

You are tying bombast and self-importance, something not in short supply for Tom, to your personal feelings of his worthiness. Vote on like a good little sheep….you’re not smart enough to know any different.

He forgets, though, that this is pretty much now the national platform for his own party (see Michelle Bachmann). Well, I guess you could also throw in a little “hate teh gays” for spice.

old dog

“Governor Hickenlooper” has a nice ring to it. Thanks, Tom.

Scott

Big party at Hickenlooper’s house tonight.

Wlaney

the unspeakable in pursuit of the inedible…

Ralph

Good for Tom Tancredo as Democrat Governor of Colorado Denver Mayor John Hickenloper has been the
worst mayor in Denver Colorado history and is nothing more then yet another Obamabot Liberal Kool Aid
Drinker yes President Obama clone! So Colorado you donot need The Hick in your Governor’s Office,and
Iam a fromer Denver resident as well. Just Say NO to John Hickenloper the Obamabot yes man!

Danielbooneski

I guess that’s why Hick has such a high approval rating. I guess more people want some actual substance to their mayor and one who looks at the big picture (environment, economy, quality of life) instead of the far right’s agenda of…..??? now what beside cutting taxes and slashing all government do you guys want?

Casaverano

Tom Tancredo rides into Denver–trying to fit that 10 gallon hat over his 15 gallon head–LOL. At high noon today–he will be calling out Maes and McInnis in front of the capital building–to drop out or else.

Tancredo–hasn’t got a snowballs chance in hell of winning the governor’s race in this state–but he sure makes for the spoiler of it. In his many past statements he has told tea party patriots and 9/12’ers to not form a 3rd party because it would insure a democrat–socialist win. “Looks like he is not owning up to his own words.”

Tom Tancredo has just committed political suicide.

And for you voters–a vote for Tom Tancredo is a vote for liberal Denver Mayor–John Hickenlooper.

Anonymous

I freaking love it!

Two forces of total evil – Dick Wadhams and Tom Tancredo – battling each other.

We can only hope that they destroy each other and take ethically and honesty challenged McInnis, Maes, Norton and Buck with them so the rest of us can live in peace.

Freeman2night

Dick Wadhams needs to resign. Dick has allowed a complete disaster to happen with the Colorado GOP.

First by backing Mcinnis who is a crock. Then by allowing Tancrado to switch parties.

Dick, YOU need to go.

Dongus Eddy

Most politicians seem to be cast from the same mold. The very rare exception rises above the common fray to garner the acclaim of all parties. One characteristic that more and more often ties all politicians with the same cord is an almost complete lack of civility. Perhaps in a male-dominated theater, deliberate, abounding discourtesy is spawned in a sea of testosterone as candidates scrum to own the ball. Be this the case or not, verbal fistfights fail to encourage careful deliberation and discussion as emotions trump intellect. The current state of the nation, our political process, our society, and of our near future reflect the wholesale dereliction of those who would be king in recognizing that when all the electioneering is done, we are all very much on the same side.

Chadwig

The nutters who form the Tea Party (AKA the GOP) just can’t seem to stay out of their own way.

This is happy news. I look forward to having Hinkenlooper as governor.

Ben

AH! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!

Guest

For the first time in my life I love Tom Tancredo, and for the first time in his life Dick Wadhams said something truthful:

Tancredo’s entry into the race is likely to split the GOP vote in the general election, giving Hickenlooper a win, said Dick Wadhams, head of the state’s Republican Party.

ole

Ya gotta love it!!

Danielbooneski

This republican circus is quite entertaining, but an embarrassment for humanity at the same time. This kind of thing could happen on both ends of the political spectrum and only acentuates the sad fact that so much of political life (and I’m afraid like in general) is driven by ego, money, and power. The interview on Boyles show was pathetic as the three ego-maniacs (Tancredo, Dick Wad, and Boyles) tried to out shout each other like a bunch of 4 years old. The truth is, that 3- 4 year olds probably would have actually worked this out, but three middle-age men cannot.

Kay-Mo

This is not what it appears to be. I smell a Wadhams scheme here.

Dillard2008

I’m starting a new political party. The HYPOCRITE Party as it will be composed of 100% hypocrites. Since the party membership will consist of only those who admit that they do not live up to the standards they tell their constituants to live up to, so I expect this party to have zero members.

Barney

He’s got my vote unless the Repubs come up with a stronger candidate than McGinnis or Maes.

leroy carlson

When I was a young child Tom Tancredo and a group of trained assassins raided my small village and slaughtered everyone. I was the only one to escape. That man earned my respect that day and he will be receiving my vote!

Tadhg

GO TOM, WE NEED YOU AT THE HELM….I was a democrat until I saw waht obama and his comrades are doing to my country. Thought about switching to Republican, but they are as bad as the perverted obama dems…I am now an independant and will support Tancredo…where do I send my $25,000 contribution..

GO TO GO

Soqrbrad

So it’s a little after noon… I am assuming nothing changed and Tancredo is still running. No last minute withdrawals from McInnis and Maes?

ole

The state GOP reminds me of watching the Simpsons. Totally disfunctional.

I would like to congratulate John Hickenlooper on winning the Governorship.

Speaknup

I’m a Democrat and fed up with pro-immigration, pseudo environmental, growth mongering Democratic governors like Romer, Ritter, and candidate Hickenlooper. There hasn’t been a governor I’ve liked since Dick Lamm. Since he isn’t in the race, Tancredo may be the best choice because he will at least take on the immigration problem while others won’t.

Tkusterb

“(Tancredo) will at least take on the immigration problem while others won’t.”

Yeah. Sorta like how good ol’ Adolf took on “the jewish problem”.

WreckingCrew

“Tom Tancredo has nobody’s interest in mind other than his own,” Wadhams said.

Wrong! Tancredo has my interests in mind. I read over the weekend that Wadhams said Tancredo’s run is a joke. Well, Dick, the joke’s on you. I’ve had it with the lame candidates the Colorado Republican party has backed. I’m 56, and was a lifelong Republican until the last national election – now I am Unaffliated. Run, Tom, run. I am ready to back Tom Tancredo with $$$.

Patriotgirl

He has my vote! Tancredo appears to be a great guy and a solid citizen with political experience. Ken Buck, Dan Maes and Jane Norton ALL have huge problems and are playing dirty with each other. GO TANCREDO

CarpaDM

Tancredo has become the Ross Perot of our time. Congratulations, Gov. Hickenlooper.

I can’t help but wonder if Tancredo is in the race more to ensure the loss of McInnis or Maes than anything else…

Jotoho60

Ha Ha Ha! Love it! The conservatives continue to eat their own and offer nothing for Americans.

Anonymous

I wish Tancredo would run for Governor in California! But with all the Anchor Babies the illegal
aliens have produced he would have problems.

Connie H.

This is the BEST NEWS I’ve had since this race began!!! Governor Tancredo has a much better ring to it than Governor Hickenlooper. Tom, you will have mega support!!

beth

It doens’t matter who runs. They’re all crooks and liars and don’t care about the common people. They’re in it for what they can get out of it. Nothing more, nothing less.

Luca Brasi

Hello, Governor Hickenlooper!!

Anonymous

Wait a minute here. Pubs should just say NO to Tom. Period. Indies should continue to vote Pub. Just say No to Tom. Dems will never vote for him so if Indies and Pubs just continue to support the Pub candidates down the ticket, the GOP can stop the national Dem socialist pacifist agenda from the local, state and Congressional level. Just say NO to Tom. He is an arrogant spoiler who will get a liberal Dem, which no one wants, to be elected.

Why don’t these used political hacks have enough decency to just go away!…….PLEASE!!!!!!!!

corpmars

What do Democrats have to offer? Or Republicans, for that matter…..It's time to find 3rd party alternatives, political movements that want functional government, not Collectivist Enterprises…..

Philvh

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Tom Tancredo … you're about to guarantee that we'll have a Governor Hickenlooper in January … ~8-)

Philvh

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Tom Tancredo … you're about to guarantee that we'll have a Governor Hickenlooper in January … ~8-)

Stevelarsen00

Heck, as opposed to the alternatives I’ll vote for Tancredo. Between the marxists and environmental extremists the Democrat party is doomed and the Republicans can’t seem to find anyone who has the resume interested in taking the job.

Billwalls

Idiot Socialist Democratic Elites and Ignorant Globalist Republican Elites – which are most of you – don’t recognize the mathematics of a 3-party race – and how Tancredo’s CONSTITUTIONAL message will pull heavily from the NEGLECTED bottom ranks of the Republican AND Democratic parties.

His potential is HUGE.

Roy

Tancredo is going to give the election to the Democrats, wonder what he will get in return. This stinks of Obama politics of bribes and corruption.

April Vawter

Let the old lunatic run. He’ll add to the factioning of the right-wing along with the yo-yos from the teabagger farm. The Democrats are a shoe-in again.

RebublicaninDenver

A Tancredo-Norton ticket is coming. I received a POLL phone call last evening asking me what I thought of a Tancredo ticket if it included Norton as Lt. Gov again. They said she has the state experience and is trailing Buck in the Senate race and that she is not happy with McInnis. Could she abandon her beloved Republican Party as Tom and his staffer Dusin Zvornak did? Plus, Josh Penry is in on it too I bet.

I envy Colorado if Tom becomes Governor! He is a man for the CITIZEN!We in California have Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown to vote for. In other words nothing goodto vote for!Go Tom Tancredo!

Rodk47

GREAT! Colorado can replace South Carolina as the polical whack job center of the nation. Hopefully, Tommy T will go off his meds and say a bunch of really xenophobic, racist stuff to put Colorado on the national radar!

Jan Herron

The Party Elite doesn't want you listening to talk radio where you might hear ideas that disagree with the Party Line, and they especially don't want you passing such “heresy” on to them in your phone calls, faxes and e-mails. Whether an “R” or “D” follows their name, their first loyalty is to their party, not to their country, state and certainly not to their constituents. I call it APLD (Acute Party Loyalty Disorder)Like “Typhoid Mary” of the last century, there are politicians notorious for infecting others. Advanced stages include political corruption, evidenced when elected officials place loyalty to party interests and/or their OWN PERSONAL interests before loyalty to America.”We the People” know this SOP is at the root of Colorado's troubles, yet we aid and abet this nation-destroying disease election after election, returning the same bag-men to local, state and federal office year after year and decade after decade. APLD-infected politicians' arrogance alienates Americans from participation in the political process, and yet that same alienation enables these politicians to continue their elitist behavior.America is fractured because American voters refused to place their confidence in these “it's the best we can do” politicians, but staying home on election day while telling themselves they're “teaching the politicians a lesson” are not only kidding themselves, they're also contaminating themselves with APLD. Whether citizens unquestioningly vote a straight Party ticket or “boycott” the polls is all the same to APLD politicians; their only fear is independent-thinking voters.Independent-thinking voters don't allow themselves to be limited by thoughts like “But what choice do Americans have because we can't vote for candidates who aren't on the ballot?”I support Tancredo as he has never failed this voting family. If anything, it's time to start handing out “pink slips” to state party people. They are a disgrace.

Mary

I think Hickenlooper may just be our next gov.

luisindenver

MOVE TO ARIZONA !! They will like your views there

guest

get your popcorn ready! tancredo is a loose cannon.

m4f

Anyone who does not think Tom is in this for self serving reasons is a complete fool! This man is no better than any other career politician, he knows how to spin words like the best of them. I understand that immigration is a very important issue, but unfortunately our economy is still priority, what is his platform to help our economy? What is his platform at all besides bashing the president? Someone please help me to understand why anyone would want a single issue, career politician in office? It is ironic that all of you who are against amnesty are getting exactly that with supporting Tom, his candidacy is a perfect shoe in for the dems. Enjoy being the cause for more liberalism Tom Tancredo.

Tkusterb

Just listening to Wadhams and Tancredo go at each other on Boyles' show (with Boyles himself supporting his buddy Tancredo and attacking Wadhams while referring to himself as a “moderator”) was grand political theater. As a democrat, it makes me smile!

Finninam

We all know where we can send the illegal aliens now! When Hickendoper gets regurgitated the open arms liberal whack jobs can spend all their money on the millions of criminal aliens that need a place to go. Hickendoper will be glad to spend your money on them too. A new holiday for you state: Stink hole de Colorado.

Justin

Ahh! The love of power. This guy would have fit perfectly in the old Roman Republic. Ceasar, Pompey and Crassus would have their hands full with Tancredo. Ahh, the love of power!!

Boscoboss

“I will officially announce at noon that I will seek the nomination of the constitution party,” Tancredo told The Denver Post. 3:30 p.m. and no confirmation or update from this morning's Post article. One would assume Post would confirm statement, change story, or take story down. Is this shoddy reporting or am I missing something?

JimBob

Ha ha ha ha ha ha!! Tea party vs. Republican. I love it!

John Kochar

Tom was my former congressman and I felt he did a great job, My family will vote, work on his campain, and also contribute to his race. Just on his stance on immigration is enough, but he's some much more. I'm not for Dems or Reps, I'm a independent and just want our laws enforced.

ZOO

GO TOM GO! Arizona is behind you!

ZOO

GO TOM GO! Arizona is behind you!

Edwardmbarber

All commentors should take the time to read the Constitution Party platform at constitutionparty.com.
Don’t waste your vote on the same old Democrat or Republican. Make a change that will benefit you and your family. Read it -believe it. Here is your chance to take back your country and your liberty.

Edwardmbarber

All commentors should take the time to read the Constitution Party platform at constitutionparty.com.
Don’t waste your vote on the same old Democrat or Republican. Make a change that will benefit you and your family. Read it -believe it. Here is your chance to take back your country and your liberty.

American & veteran

I am a Democrat, not a liberal. If Tancredo is still there in the Nov. elections he has my vote. He would have had it for President had he not dropped out. I think he is our only hope on getting this state working again starting with sanctuary and illegal immigration.

American & veteran

I am a Democrat, not a liberal. If Tancredo is still there in the Nov. elections he has my vote. He would have had it for President had he not dropped out. I think he is our only hope on getting this state working again starting with sanctuary and illegal immigration.

Anonymous

Wow. They should go on Rush’s show with those non-lethal staffs with the boxing gloves on each end, and duke it out. :)

Anonymous

Wow. They should go on Rush’s show with those non-lethal staffs with the boxing gloves on each end, and duke it out. :)

PotisSafer

Thank you Mr Tancredo!! Hick is going to make a great governor.

Debbie

If Tancredo wins I just might move to Colorado! California is Mexifornia now and sinking further into a third world cesspool every day. I want to live in a state where the leaders have backbone and courage and will defend the rights of AMERICAN CITIZENS, not put us in the poor house giving away OUR MONEY to illegal aliens who have no right to anything AMERICAN! More than half the state deficit in CA is due to benefits given to illegal aliens! Those who don't agree with me are empty headed fools. By the time this government is done there will be nothing left for you or your children! The gov just approved billions in foreign aid and nothing for defense of our borders and border states. WAKE UP AMERICA!

Dano323

How crazy is this guy? Who cares who wins the governor's job? It is a losing proposition to have that title.

artgal

Tom tells it like it is. He has been right on so many things. Being politically correct just isn’t in these days, but that’s what I like about him. Democrats will always vote for profligate liars and Republicans for hypocrite RINOS. Try something new, CO.

Kathleen

Wadhams is a perfect example of why so many have left the Republican Party. This man has not learned that we former Republicans will not follow Party dictates and vote for people such as John McCain, Jeb Bush, or any of the other CFR selections. If we are to repair the damage the two Parties have inflicted on this country we must vote Principle over Party. The snide remarks this Republican thug made re Tom Tancredo convinces me that of all the candidates he is the best choice to represent the newly awakened citizens. No one with an ounce of morals or ethics, or an IQ above 10, would vote for Hickenlooper. This man is nothing more than a poster boy for the corrupt career politicians.

Colohiker49

This is gonna be so much fun, its gonna be great to watch the right tear itself apart, you can't make this stuff up.

Noyb

He has my vote and $2,000 coming as soon as the donations site opens up.

Tkusterb

Have a good time throwing your money away.

Tkusterb

Have a good time throwing your money away.

Kcrobin

Tom gets my vote. He is the only politician who really gets the immigration issues facing us.

FLAG THIS OVOMIT

Got my vote… even if I'm not in his state. We need more good people like TT.

Become informed

I would encourage everyone who has posted here to go to the American Constitution Party website and see if they agree with what Tancredo –NOW stands for – HE is no longer aligning with Republic values. Please become informed voters and read the platforms of the parties for which you are voting for.

bluebonnet

Tom, you have my vote. They (others & press) have demonized you on every turn, but I keep saying to myself: Hummm? Funny, everything Tom says is exactly what I feel in my heart. I appreciate a man (or woman) who can say what they mean and mean what they say. This talking out of the side of your mouth and being afraid of saying the truth is old hat and I'm tired of listening to it. By dam, tell the truth. I agree with Tom………..so often it kinda scares me, but sick & tired of the republicans who don't say what “they REALLY mean”

bluebonnet

Thank you……….I agree with Tom, I'm sick and tired of the ho-humm hope & changie thingie with Obama and sick of the typical Republican (a party I tried to leave several years ago when I thought the local RINO'S were using us….really made me mad…….but as in all things, it's time to vote for a man who says what he means and does what he says…Simply put, I'm sick and tired of the usual politician who tell us what they think we want to hear and do it differently when elected.

bluebonnet

Been trying to leave the Repub. party for several years when they turned on us in Grand Junction electing a democrat instead of a good Repub.candidate. Finally, with Tom having balls enough to say things I align with, I will vote for him. In my heart, I cannot vote for a Democrat because of their party beliefs. Too many things I cannot go along with regardless of who the candidate is. Look at what Obama has done to us in less than 2 years. I'm sick of him.

MJ

Go Tom! I am so relieved to hear that there is someone solid to vote for. And his stance on immigration is very appealing.Hickenlooper's a good guy, but he never wanted it to begin with. McInnis is just slime.

turnallillegalsintoICE

Tom, you've got MY vote! Just promise to sign a bill similar to Arizona's Immigration bill and we will be well on the way to economic recovery!

M. Weimer

“Tom Tancredo has nobody’s interest in mind other than his own,” Wadhams said. “But what do you expect from a guy who reneged on his term-limit pledge and has been running for office for five decades.”Actually, it seems that Tancredo just doesn't have the interest of the Republican PARTY in mind. Good. It's high time we ditch parties and start voting for individual people.Also, Tancredo did break his term limit pledge. However, it wasn't 50 years as Wadhams disingenuously suggests. Tancredo promised not to run for re-election for a fourth term, but did, and retired from the House in 2009. He also is not a lifelong politician and has a total of about 12 years of congressional (state and federal) representation. This is a far cry from the usual party-minded baloney offered by Dick Wadhams.

Guest

He runs for governor on the ticket of the American Constitution Party? I don’t see how the Constitution Party would even consider letting a guy on their ticket that VOTED FOR allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant, VOTED FOR the banker bailout (TARP), which has now added another 2+ Trillion to the national debt. VOTED FOR making the PATRIOT Act permanent and other unconstitutional legislation.

UnitedWeStand

What a coward Tancredo is. If he wanted to run, he should have stepped up to the plate in the primary and competed fairly against Maes and McInnis. I do NOT want any more politicians. What I want is a representative —- Maes is the man. It's time we put back into government men/women that know how businesses work and can meet payroll. The progressives are pushing ANOTHER $26B this week to fund unions within the states — who do you think is going to pay for that? The most corrupt government in our history. All that currently hold offices need to go and over the next several elections we Americans on both sides need to fill these offices with the strongest business leaders & representatives possible. Get the politicians and lawyers away from the White House.

jon

I would like to see someone FULLY investigate the sweetheart deal between Tattered Cover and Hickenlooper.
Some major money “arrangements” were made to open the formerly closed theatre on East Colfax. Hickenlooper has has a long history of financial deals with the owner of Tattered Cover.

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.